FEATURES AND BENEFITS

A range consisting of 337 colours and primers in a 300ml aerosol spray and a range that consists of 215 colours and primers in touch-up pencils.

 Suitable for general maintenance and DIY jobs

CAR COLOUR GUIDE 2006

 HOLTS Dupli-Color Paint Range

When you choose from the Holts Dupli-Color range of factory matched paints and primers you can be sure that you are choosing the best. Every colour has been developed, tested and perfected by Holts Dupli-Color to give you the quality of paint that the professionals use, at a fraction of the cost.

To obtain a really professional finish, carefully follow this simple step-by step guide, it's as easy as painting by numbers!

1. Find your colour identification plate. You may find the colour name on your registration documents or on a metal plate attached to the bodywork (see diagram below).

2. Ensure the area to be treated is clean. Use Holts Dupli-Color Surface Cleaner (product code. L103) to remove all wax, grime and grease prior to painting.

3. Sand down the surface using 400 grade (or finer) wet and dry paper.

4. Mask the surrounding area.

5. Apply Holts Dupli-Color Primer and leave to dry for at least 2 hours. A primer should always be used, as it will help prevent rust, provide stronger adhesion for the top coat and help to give a smoother finish.

 6. Apply colour coat as per instructions on the can.

7. To ensure a professional finish, allow paint to dry completely (approximately 7 days). For non-metallic finishes, use Dupli-Color Foaming Rubber Compound (product code. L114) to remove any overspray and to blend in the surface. For metallic finishes, lightly polish the area with a good quality Simoniz wax polish.

Additional products which may help to ensure a really professional finish.

Leveller (product code. L104) can be used to remove minor over spray up to 7 days after painting.

Filler/Primer (product code. L113) can be used to build up a surface which has been repaired to give a smooth primed finish.

Clear Lacquer (product code. L101)

2 STAGE LACQUER 

Car manufacturers are increasingly using a two stage process, particularly wet metallic colours. This means a colour base coat is applied over the primer and then finished with three coats of Holts Dupli-Color Clear Lacquer. Check the application list to see if your car colour requires this treatment.

WHERE TO FIND YOUR COLOUR IDENTIFICATION PLATE

You may find your colour name on your registration documents or on a metal plate attached to the bodywork . In order to be able to order a car paint you must know the colour code of your car. The colour code can be seen in several places of your car - depending on the brand.Usually you can find the colour code in the front bonnet or on the both frame doors (left and right) or inside the boot.

COLOUR MATCHING

Holts Dupli-Color offers the No.1 colour match in the market. However, some slight variations may exist due to weathering, paint oxidation or manufacturers being unable to maintain consistency of shade over a large number of vehicles.

FORMULATION

Holts Dupli-Color Paints are manufactured to a new ‘Acrylic Plus' formulation, giving the best combination of all round performance and ease of use.